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When Your Water Breaks: How to Know You're in Labor

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Watch this video to learn what to do when your water breaks, how to know the difference between "false labor" and real labor, and when you should call your doctor.

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What Happens During Labor: Stage 1

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Labor, or childbirth, has 3 stages. The first stage is the longest. It can last up to 20 hours, especially if you are having your first child.

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Inducing Labor

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Watch this video to learn what inducing labor means and the reasons your doctor may need to induce labor.

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Fetal Monitoring During Labor

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Watch this video to learn what fetal monitoring is and how the procedure is used during labor.

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